Grasses

Plant selection and landscape design demand thoughtful consideration of color, form, texture, and size.  Form and texture however, seem to take on an even greater importance when grass and grass like species are involved since these plants have the potential to provide dramatic fluidity and tactility to the garden space.  The size of the garden is also particularly important when working with grasses because while many species can stand alone or in small groups, a great number of species require large open spaces where plants can be massed in large quantities.  Many grasses and grass like species also allow the gardener to experiment with sound in the garden.  Species with light-bodied blades will rustle with just the slightest breeze while plants with heavier leaves will demand a substantial wind to move them. Familiarizing yourself with the various grasses and grass like species will allow you to utilize them to create the look and effect you desire.  The links below will provide you with the information you need to help you decide which grasses best suit your needs.  In addition, the availability list at El Nativo Growers, Inc. includes a separate table for grasses, rushes, and sedges. 

 

 

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  • Carex pansa 4"
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    Carex pansa 4"

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    Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex praegracilis but has wider foliage and only grows to 8". From our experience, C. pansa develops a brown look to it in the summer. It will not harm it. If unsightly cut back. Tolerates drought but will not stay as...
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  • Carex pansa 50C
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    Carex pansa 50C

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    Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex praegracilis but has wider foliage and only grows to 8". From our experience, C. pansa develops a brown look to it in the summer. It will not harm it. If unsightly cut back. Tolerates drought but will not stay as...
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  • Carex perdentata foliage
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    Carex perdentata 1g

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    Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex pansa and C. praegracilis. Foliage a bit brighter green and coarser. Tolerates drought but will not stay as dense/lush. If given regular water, will stay bright green and lush. Spreads slowly by runners (grows...
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  • Carex praegracilis foliage
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    Carex praegracilis 1g

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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    Carex praegracilis 4"

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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  • Carex praegracilis habit
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    Carex praegracilis 50C

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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    Carex praegracilis RP

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    Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...
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    Carex subfusca 1g

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    A native sedge that grows throughout California, primarily in moist areas. If given ample water, it will spread quickly via rhizomes to form dense patches. Blooms in spring with tan flowers that age to brown. Useful for erosion control. Makes a good...
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  • Dianella caerulea 'Little Becca' flower close-up
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    Dianella caerulea Little Becca (PP18,452) 1g

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    Glossy, dark green foliage that slowly spreads out by creeping rootstocks give this flax lily an interesting “mounding” growth habit. Perfect for mass plantings, Little Becca has been used for a number of years on commercial sites as well as in highway...
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    Sesleria autumnalis 1g

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    A compact, clumping evergreen grass that grows in upright mounds of slender, yellowish, green foliage. In spring, flower spikes bearing white inflorescences rise 12 to 18 inches above the foliage. In summer, flowers are replaced by tawny brown seed heads...
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  • Sesleria autumnalis 4"
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    Sesleria autumnalis 4"

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    A compact, clumping evergreen grass that grows in upright mounds of slender, yellowish, green foliage. In spring, flower spikes bearing white inflorescences rise 12 to 18 inches above the foliage. In summer, flowers are replaced by tawny brown seed heads...
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  • Sesleria autumnalis 5g
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    Sesleria autumnalis 5g

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    A compact, clumping evergreen grass that grows in upright mounds of slender, yellowish, green foliage. In spring, flower spikes bearing white inflorescences rise 12 to 18 inches above the foliage. In summer, flowers are replaced by tawny brown seed heads...
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    Sesleria caerulea 1g

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    A small evergreen grass that grows in compact clumps of bicolored leaf blades that are bright green on one side and silvery blue on the other, creating a lovely two-toned effect. Blooms in spring with dark purple, rounded flower spikes that age to...
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    Sesleria caerulea 4"

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    A small evergreen grass that grows in compact clumps of bicolored leaf blades that are bright green on one side and silvery blue on the other, creating a lovely two-toned effect. Blooms in spring with dark purple, rounded flower spikes that age to...
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